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Thoughts on

12.06.2021

An Open Serious Conversation: Empowering Local SMEs

SMEs make up more than 99% of Filipino businesses and employ more than half of the Filipino workforce. In the time of Covid-19, however, many of them are now struggling to keep their businesses afloat.

Vision –

02.18.2021

Quarantine Lessons From Indoor Creatives—and How You Can Be One Too

In the spirit of new creative pursuits, we talk to some fellow creatives about how their craft has helped them deal with life indoors and, if you’re interested, how you can get started, too.

News –

08.04.2020

The Serious Review Vol. 001: Outliers

We’ve gathered stories, cultures, and insights from innovators across different industries and disciplines to improve the human condition.

Discourse –

12.06.2021

An Open Serious Conversation: Empowering Local SMEs

Vision –

02.18.2021

Quarantine Lessons From Indoor Creatives—and How You Can Be One Too

In the spirit of new creative pursuits, we talk to some fellow creatives about how their craft has helped them deal with life indoors and, if you’re interested, how you can get started, too.

News –

08.04.2020

The Serious Review Vol. 001: Outliers

We’ve gathered stories, cultures, and insights from innovators across different industries and disciplines to improve the human condition.

Seriously breaking news: CEO found disrupting disruption once again. Is the HTML1 marquee back again? Don’t look at us. Designer caught red-handed in #ff0000. Also, there is still a pandemic, so don’t go acting around like it just disappeared. In other news, goats have accents too, like us human beings. Why are we breaking news if it is already broken?

Featured, Spotlight –

01.27.2020

Book Club: Readings on Design Standards

Here in Serious Studio, we understand the value of having a standard to uphold, whether it is concerning the cleanliness of our desks (it’s a myth that creatives are messy—or is it?), our quality of work, or the quality of our lives. Having standards gives a sense of purpose and pride, ultimately preparing us just in case we reach a whole new level as a branding and design studio.